From Vail to Continental Divide
Staying in Vail? We're just 30 minutes away over Vail Pass. Escape the crowded slopes for an afternoon of backcountry snowmobile adventure.
Getting Here from Vail
- Head east on I-70
- Cross Vail Pass
- Exit 195 (Copper Mountain)
- South on Highway 91 for 9.5 miles
- Watch for our signs on the right
Total drive time: approximately 30 minutes.
Why Add Snowmobiling?
Vail visitors choose to snowmobile because:
- Different experience from skiing
- Access terrain beyond ski area
- Great for non-skiers in your group
- Unique photo opportunities
- Rest day from skiing that's still active
Planning Your Day
Morning Tour Option
- Depart early from Vail
- 2-hour tour
- Back to Vail for lunch
- Afternoon skiing if desired
Afternoon Tour Option
- Morning skiing in Vail
- Lunch in Vail Village
- Afternoon snowmobile tour
- Return for dinner
Full Day Adventure
- Dedicate a day to snowmobiling
- Full-day or backcountry tour
- Lunch included
- Maximum mountain time
Road Conditions
Vail Pass can be snowy in winter:
- All-wheel drive recommended
- Chains may be required
- Check CDOT road conditions
- Allow extra time in storms
Combine Your Visit
Many Vail visitors stay a week and dedicate one day to us. It's a great complement to your ski vacation.
Explore Nearby
- Copper Mountain - just over Vail Pass, 10 minutes from our tours
- Leadville - America's highest city with affordable lodging
- Breckenridge - historic town with great dining and shops
- Book an Extreme Tour - advanced backcountry riding for experienced visitors
Distance and route from Vail
From Vail Village, our staging area is about 35 minutes via I-70 east and Highway 91 south. The drive crosses Vail Pass (10,662 feet) and follows the Tenmile Range past Copper Mountain. Roads are plowed continuously during operating hours and rarely close for weather, but always check CDOT alerts before leaving and allow 15 extra minutes during heavy snow days.
Pairing snowmobile tours with Vail skiing
Most Vail-based guests book a snowmobile tour as a non-ski day, often after several consecutive ski days when leg fatigue makes a different activity appealing. The lower physical demand of snowmobiling lets you stay outdoors at altitude without the cumulative quad burn of skiing. Some groups do a morning ski session and an afternoon snowmobile tour in the same day, but this gets long and we usually recommend splitting them across two days for better experience quality on both.